Drivers urged to stay safe on the roads this Easter weekend
April 18, 2025
Gardai are reminding HGV drivers of their responsibilities, wth regardd to overloading their vehicles following the detection of an eight wheeler tipper truck, which was 16 tonne over its legal laden weight. The roads policing unit in Kilkenny found that the lorry was 16 tonnes overweight after they inspected the...
Ballinlough Refrigeration has been recognised with the prestigious Ford Pro Convertor Award, becoming the first vehicle convertor in Ireland to achieve this status. The award highlights the company’s commitment to high-quality conversions and industry-leading processes on Ford Pro products. Mandy Dean, Commercial Vehicle Sales Director at Ford of Britain and...
M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Road Project has been given the green light will immediately progress to the construction phase. The project involves the construction of approximately 11km of motorway from the N40 Bloomfield Interchange to Barnahely, with a 1.5km single carriageway protected road linking to the eastern side of Ringaskiddy....
Mobility Partnership Ireland (MPI), a coalition of commercial providers enhancing Ireland’s sustainable transport network, has called on Government to use the review of the National Development Plan (NDP) as a timely opportunity to refocus efforts on expanding and coordinating Ireland’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The Department of Public Expenditure,...
The Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week, held from March 31st to April 5th, featured a wide range of in-person and online events that highlighted the diverse and rewarding career opportunities within Ireland’s freight, distribution, and logistics sector. FTA Ireland Chief Executive, Aidan Flynn says the week offered a...
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, and Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, have welcomed today’s Government approval for formal drafting of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025. The Bill will provide the necessary legislative basis to facilitate the...
BOC, the UK & Ireland’s largest provider of industrial, medical and specialist gases, began procuring specialist articulated flatbed trailers and rigid bodywork solutions from Tiger Trailers in 2023, and the 59 vehicles supplied by the Cheshire manufacturer in Q1 2025 take the running total to 135. Comprising 29 trailers and...
Flags are flying at the Mercedes-Benz centre on Dublin’s Naas Road to mark the 30 years anniversary of the celebrated, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van – a milestone in light commercial vehicles history. Fergus Conheady, Sales Manager for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles says the milestone: “will be marked in Summer at our headquarters...
